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Futurists Meetings

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Past Meetings Page

Minnesota Futurists 2011 Home Page

 

Current Meeting & Topic Schedule

Regular Meetings are Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 AM   Directions

Knights of Columbus Building - Meeting Room, 1114 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN

 

    January 1, 2011

    Happy New Year - no meeting

 

January 8, 2011Category:  Future Studies

Title: "Historical Predictions & Future Forecasts"

Speaker: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)

     Abstract:  Predictions and Forecasts: Past, Present, and Future: Join us as we take a look at the

     nature of prediction and forecasting. In addition, we will explore notable historical predictions -- some that

     proved accurate, and many others that did not. Attendees will also participate in exercises to develop          

     forecasts of future breakthroughs projected for the short term (2012) and the longer term (2010+).

     Join us in preparing for the future!

 

    January 15, 2011

    Category:Technology

    Title: Atomic Energy Futures, US and other countries

    Speaker: Hank Lederer 

    Abstract: 1. When will new electric power facilities using nuclear reactors be online in the US?

                   2. Are Thorium and Fast Neutron Reactors the new 'cold fusion'?

 

Third Generation Reactors

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_III_reactor

Fourth Generation Reactors

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_IV_reactor

Thorium Energy Alliance

http://www.thoriumenergyalliance.com/ThoriumSite/objectives.html

 

Thorium Energy Alliance on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110551728517&ref=ts

 

Torium Energy Alliance Videos

 http://is.gd/kn5g8

 

Fast Neutron Reactor

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast-neutron_reactor

 

 

 

    January 22, 2011  (Note Topic Change)

    Category: Management & Society

    Title: Re-inventing Learning Processes for the 21st Century

     Presenter: Bill Peter

     Abstract: How do humans learn? Does the learning process start at conception, or at birth, or at      

     Kindergarten? Are the learning processes different now than they were 1,000 years ago? What roles will

     schools have in the learning process in the next 90 years of the 21st Century? What might happen in the

     future? What probably will happen in the 21st Century?

     What do we want to make happen, thereby creating the future of the processes of learning? Bill will help us

     answer some of these questions in a new format of our Minnesota Futurists’ meeting: “Creative Group

     Thinking for the 21st Century."

 

    January 29, 2011 (Note Topic Change)

    Economics/Market SIG

    Title:"Eleven Investment Themes for 2011"

    Presenters: Rog Rydberg & Dick Saunders

    Abstract: 2010 was a surprisingly strong year for stocks in the face of lackluster economic growth. What trends

    will prevail in 2011? A survey of market strategists shows an unusually wide divergence of opinions, from

    continued moderate growth to a sharp downturn ahead. Some of our favorite sectors -- and yours.

    References: 

    11 Themes for 2011 - Seeking Alpha.pdf

    http://dailyreckoning.com/two-possible-reasons-for-the-rise-in-10-year-treasury-notes/

    http://www.scribd.com/doc/44913082/Eleven-Themes-for-2011

    http://www.energyandcapital.com/articles/the-hunt-brothers-corner-silver-market/1365

    Money Supply http://www.shadowstats.com/article/hyperinflation-2010

 

   

February 5, 2011

Category:  Future Studies

Title: coming soon 

Speaker: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)

      Abstract: coming soon

 

      February 12, 2011

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      February 19, 2011

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      February 26, 2011

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March 5, 2011

Category:  Future Studies

Title: coming soon 

Speaker: George Kubik, PhD (Anticipatory Futures Group, LLC)

      Abstract: coming soon

 

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Topics Pending for 2011

Future schedule work in progress

Roundtable: Tech Breakthrough Forecasts for 2015-2020

See topics awaiting dates above.

 

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